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Scheffler Holds One-Shot Lead Over Griffin After Third Round at Memorial Tournament

After his first bogey-free round at Muirfield Village, the world No. 1 will tee off Sunday seeking to become the first back-to-back champion since Tiger Woods

DUBLIN, OHIO - MAY 31: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after making birdie on the 18th green during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 31, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, OHIO - MAY 31: Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays a shot from the third tee during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 31, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio.
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Scottie Scheffler gestures after his putt on the 18th green during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Overview

  • Scheffler carded a 4-under 68, birdying four of his final five holes to reach eight under par and lead Griffin by one.
  • Griffin posted an even-par 72 after briefly reaching 10 under, leaving him at seven under one shot back.
  • Nick Taylor is third at five under following a two-over 74, while Sepp Straka, Keegan Bradley and Jordan Spieth share fourth at three under.
  • The scoring average was 73.9, making Scheffler the only player to break par in all three rounds on the challenging Muirfield Village course.
  • Scheffler has won his last eight tournaments when holding the 54-hole lead, and the Memorial winner will earn $4 million from a $20 million purse.